Who should replace Koke?
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Koke, the best-fitting central midfielders are Aleix García, Aleksandar Pavlović, Luka Modrić. Aleix García (Girona FC) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Maximilian Arnold at about €2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Koke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleix García | Girona FC | 26 | €21m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Aleksandar Pavlović | FC Bayern München | 21 | €96m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Luka Modrić | AC Milan | 40 | €3.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern München | 29 | €38m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Maximilian Arnold | VfL Wolfsburg | 29 | €2.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter | 29 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Toni Kroos | Real Madrid | 33 | €3.7m* | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Angelo Stiller | VfB Stuttgart | 22 | €46m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Ivan Rakitić | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Frenkie de Jong | FC Barcelona | 28 | €32m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Wouter Burger | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koke
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Koke?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleix García (Girona FC) does the closest job to Koke, at 94/100 on profile. Aleksandar Pavlović and Luka Modrić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Koke?
Yes — Maximilian Arnold (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.8m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Koke?
Doppel learns Koke's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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